Local Authority Charges

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 April 2012

Wednesday, 18 April 2012

Questions (830)

Finian McGrath

Question:

842 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will clarify the legal argument (details supplied) regarding the household charge and maintenance of a registrar. [18385/12]

Written answers

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government (Deputy Phil Hogan)

The Local Government (Household Charge) Act 2011 and the Local Government (Household Charge) Regulations 2012 provide the legislative basis for the household charge.

Application of the legislation in particular circumstances is a matter for the relevant local authority. Interpretation of the legislation is a matter for legal advice in individual cases and ultimately a matter for the Courts.

Section 6 of the Act relates to the provision of information for the purposes of preparing and maintaining a database of residential properties in the State.